Economics for the Earth Blog

Recovering in Sandy's wake

Posted Nov. 3, 2012 / Posted by: Erich Pica

This week, Hurricane Sandy fulfilled what many of us had been dreading as we watched it move up the coast: its landfall on the coast of New Jersey and a merger with a massive cold front left millions in the East without power, shelter, or worse. As we recover from the storm and begin to rebuild, Friends of the Earth extends its condolences to the millions affected.

Vote Next week’s general election means we -- as voters and activists -- are in a unique position this year to make a difference in the longer term. When choosing a candidate, please be sure to consider his or her record on climate change, clean energy and environmental protections in general. Hurricane Sandy was a fossil-fueled storm, a superstorm exacerbated by the warmer seas and more moisture-laden atmosphere. The climate is changed -- and we need leaders who will address this new normal. Find out where you can vote.

Act As we join together to recover from the storm, our thoughts are with those recovering in Hurricane Sandy’s wake, both here in the U.S. and in the Caribbean, and we hope that those not affected can take a moment to assist in the recovery process. It is imperative, now more than ever, that we act. Friends of the Earth will be coming back to you with ways to take action in the coming weeks.